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1/3/2009 9:55:20 AM EDT
So I bought a used Coleman Powermate 200w generator. It did not come with a manual.. It is the older green one, and the manual is listed as N/A on powermates website. It's has a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton motor on it. Any idea what kind of oil it takes?
1/3/2009 9:58:55 AM EDT
[#1]
i would do some mobil1, that's what i have in my yamaha generator.

have you checked their website?
1/3/2009 9:59:10 AM EDT
[#2]
The oily kind.  It comes in liquid form.
1/3/2009 10:17:17 AM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
i would do some mobil1, that's what i have in my yamaha generator.

have you checked their website?


I guess it does not matter what weight? Yes I checked the site, but the generator is at least 10 years old and website has it listed as N/A.
1/3/2009 10:22:10 AM EDT
[#4]
10W30 if in Cold climates, 10W40 if warm climates. I recommend synthetic oil as it's FAR superior to regular oil for wear qualities and thermal breakdown and since they don't take more them a quart or two, it's not overly expensive.  It'll also stay cleaner quite a bit longer then conventional oil and doesn't gum as easily if it sits for a long time.
1/3/2009 10:26:29 AM EDT
[#5]
I use the same straight 30-weight that I use in my lawn mower.
1/3/2009 10:38:59 AM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
I use the same straight 30-weight that I use in my lawn mower.


I live in the desert, so I don't have a lawn


Thanks for the info everyone.
1/3/2009 10:42:44 AM EDT
[#7]
Get the model number off the engine and check Briggs website. IIRC my Coleman with B&S engine likes 30 weight over 40 degrees and 0w30 or 5w30 in cold weather.
1/3/2009 10:45:52 AM EDT
[#8]
Universal 5w30.

It works great in anything, and Briggs are pretty tough.. Especially the older ones.
1/3/2009 10:48:53 AM EDT
[#9]
Run down to Wal-Mart and buy some Mobil-1 10W-40.  That should cover any lubrication it needs.
1/3/2009 10:51:04 AM EDT
[#10]
check engine make and model.  coleman doesn't make the engines I believe. might have better luck researching the engine specs on the web.
1/3/2009 12:03:15 PM EDT
[#11]
Synthetic definately. Its more expensive but when you need a genny you NEED a  genny. I also use synthetic in my snow blower
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